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Radio 4,12 Oct 2026,13 mins

SeriesHalloween Countdown 2026

Countdown Catch Up and Case 12: Beckoned Towards the Light

Uncanny

Available for over a year

It's finally here - the first catch up of the 2026 Halloween Countdown. We've had phantom farmers, ghostly babysitters, and even a possibly paranormal Keanu Reeves - but what did you make of them, Uncanny Community? Danny Robins opens the inbox to share your thoughts, comments and theories on the cases so far. And if that's not enough there's a brand new case too. Was our witness Jacki Beckoned Towards the Light? Written and presented by Danny Robins Research: Nancy Bottomley Assistant Producer: Lara Monahan Sound recording: Pete Moor Filming: Howard Mills Director & video editing: Christopher Poole Stills photography: Sarah Louise Bennett Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Production Manager: Kerry Luter Executive Producer: Simon Barnard Produced by Victoria Lloyd & Danny Robins A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

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